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Spiritomb
Forbidden Pokémon |
ミカルゲ
Mikaruge |
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#442 |
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Images on the Bulbagarden Archives |
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Type
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Abilities
Pressure |
Infiltrator
Hidden Ability |
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Gender ratio
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Catch rate
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Breeding
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Height
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Weight
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Base experience yield
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Leveling rate
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EV yield
Total: 2 |
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HP |
0
Atk |
1
Def |
0
Sp.Atk |
1
Sp.Def |
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Speed |
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
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Base friendship
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation IV
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Spiritomb (Japanese: ミカルゲ Mikaruge) is a dual-type Ghost/Dark Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.
It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
Biology
Spiritomb is a ghostly purple Pokémon attached to a stone. Although lacking a physical body, Spiritomb projects its appearance out of a small rock called the Odd Keystone. The rock is trapezoidal in shape and has two small dots. There is a crack running down the middle, splitting in two near the bottom. The crack in combination with the two dots appears to form a frowning face. Spiritomb's projected appearance is an ethereal composition of swirling purple fog. Its face is set in the middle of the fog and contains green, crescent eyes that are connected to its jagged mouth. Its pupils are composed of a spiral and it is sometimes only seen with one. Swirling around its face are green orbs with yellow centers.
Spiritomb is formed by the collection of 108 creatures being trapped in an Odd Keystone by a traveler due to misdeeds it caused. Some of the creatures mixed in Spiritomb are ill-natured. Some Spiritomb are up to 500 years old. As seen in the anime, Spiritomb can be just as aggressive and destructive as the creatures that it is composed of. It will lash out at anyone with little thought, often exercising short-sightedness in its pursuit of vengeance.
In the anime
Major appearances
Spiritomb debuted in The Keystone Pops!. Ash and Buizel were having a training match with Dawn and Aipom when Buizel accidentally knocked down Hallowed Tower, upon which Spiritomb emerged from the tower's keystone. It then wreaked havoc on a nearby town.
Minor appearances
Pokédex entries
Entry |
DP056 |
Spiritomb |
Dawn's Pokédex |
Spiritomb, the Forbidden Pokémon. As punishment for misdeeds 500 years ago, it was imprisoned in the fissure of an Odd Keystone. |
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In the manga
Spiritomb in
Pokémon Adventures
Pokémon Adventures
A Spiritomb first appeared in Ring Around the Roserade II, under the ownership of Cynthia. It helped Platinum train for her upcoming Gym challenge against Gardenia. With her Psychic abilities, she was able to seal Tru's Razor Leaf alongside Prinplup's Water attack and used them to save Rad Rickshaw, inadvertently getting Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum a set of bicycles. Spiritomb was later used against Cyrus, where she defeated his Honchkrow, but was then defeated by Weavile.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team
A Spiritomb appeared in BET3.
Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~
A Spiritomb appeared in The Scarlet Scroll: Kunoichi's Situation, under the ownership of Hanzō.
In the TCG
- Main article: Spiritomb (TCG)
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness: A Spiritomb is the boss of Sealed Ruin. He captures Grovyle and the player must battle the Spiritomb to free him.
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky: A Spiritomb was ordered by Dusknoir to hold Celebi hostage in the depths of Icicle Forest to lure Grovyle into the center of the electric field. This Spiritomb is likely to be the same one from Sealed Ruin.
- Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia: A Spiritomb is the boss the first time the player goes through the Chroma Ruins. It also appears as the second boss of the Capture Arena.
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
Generation IV |
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Sinnoh
#108 |
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Johto
#— |
Diamond |
A Pokémon that was formed by 108 creatures . It is bound to a fissure in an Odd Keystone. |
Pearl |
It was bound to a fissure in an Odd Keystone as punishment for misdeeds 500 years ago. |
Platinum |
Its constant mischief and misdeeds resulted in it being bound to an Odd Keystone by a mysterious spell. |
HeartGold |
It was formed by uniting 108 creatures . It has been bound to the Odd Keystone to keep it from doing any mischief. |
SoulSilver |
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Generation V |
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Unova
#— |
Black |
Its constant mischief and misdeeds resulted in it being bound to an Odd Keystone by a mysterious spell. |
White |
Black 2 |
Its constant mischief and misdeeds resulted in it being bound to an Odd Keystone by a mysterious spell. |
White 2 |
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Generation VI |
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Kalos
#— |
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Hoenn
#— |
X |
A Pokémon that was formed by 108 creatures . It is bound to a fissure in an Odd Keystone. |
Y |
It was bound to a fissure in an Odd Keystone as punishment for misdeeds 500 years ago. |
Omega Ruby |
A Pokémon that was formed by 108 creatures . It is bound to a fissure in an Odd Keystone. |
Alpha Sapphire |
It was bound to a fissure in an Odd Keystone as punishment for misdeeds 500 years ago. |
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Generation VII |
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Alola
#— |
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Kanto
#— |
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII. |
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Generation VIII |
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Galar
Crown Tundra #047 |
Sword |
Exactly 108 creatures gathered to become this Pokémon. Apparently there are some ill-natured creatures in the mix. |
Shield |
All Spiritomb's mischief and misdeeds compelled a traveler to use a mysterious spell to bind Spiritomb to an odd keystone. |
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
Generation IV |
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Diamond |
Pearl |
Hallowed Tower on Route 209 |
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Platinum |
Hallowed Tower on Route 209 |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
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Pokéwalker |
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Generation V |
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Black |
White |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
Trade with Curtis or Yancy in Nimbasa City
Transfer from Dream Radar |
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Dream World |
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Generation VI |
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X |
Y |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
Let's Go Eevee |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Shield |
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Expansion Pass |
Ballimere Lake (Wanderer)* |
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
Generation IV |
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MD Time |
MD Darkness |
Spacial Rift (B15F, Deep Spacial Rift B1F-B5F), Sky Stairway (7F-14F) |
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MD Sky |
Spacial Rift (B15F, Deep Spacial Rift B1F-B5F), Sky Stairway (7F-14F) |
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Ranger: SoA |
Chroma Ruins (during mission), Capture Arena |
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Rumble |
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MD Blazing |
MD Light |
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Generation V |
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Rumble Blast |
Hauntyard: Misty Edgewater (post ending) |
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Conquest |
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Rumble U |
Melodious Woodland: Major Clean-Up (Boss) |
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Generation VI |
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Battle Trozei |
Distortion Island: Stage 4 |
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Shuffle |
Event: The Daily Pokémon (#3) |
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Rumble World |
Black Realm: Obsidian Shrine (Center Boss, Back, Special) |
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Picross |
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Generation VII |
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Rumble Rush |
Pinsir Sea, Arceus Sea, Garchomp SeaFinal |
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In events
BWB2W2 |
Pokémon Game Show Cynthia's Spiritomb |
Japanese |
Japan |
61 |
August 17 to 18, 2013 |
Held items
Game |
Held Item(s) |
Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
Smoke Ball (100%) |
Stats
Base stats
Stat |
Range |
At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
HP:
50
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110 - 157 |
210 - 304 |
Attack:
92
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87 - 158 |
170 - 311 |
Defense:
108
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101 - 176 |
198 - 346 |
Sp. Atk:
92
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87 - 158 |
170 - 311 |
Sp. Def:
108
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101 - 176 |
198 - 346 |
Speed:
35
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36 - 95 |
67 - 185 |
Total:
485
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Other Pokémon with this total |
- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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Notes: |
- If Foresight or Odor Sleuth is used by an opponent, the opponent has Scrappy, or this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of Normal-type moves is 1× and the effectiveness of Fighting-type moves is 2×.
- If Miracle Eye is used by an opponent or this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of Psychic-type moves is 1×.
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Learnset
By leveling up
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Move |
1 |
Night Shade |
Ghost |
Special |
— |
100% |
15 |
1 |
Confuse Ray |
Ghost |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
5 |
Shadow Sneak |
Ghost |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
30 |
10 |
Spite |
Ghost |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
15 |
Payback |
Dark |
Physical |
50 |
100% |
10 |
20 |
Nasty Plot |
Dark |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
25 |
Hex |
Ghost |
Special |
65 |
100% |
10 |
30 |
Memento |
Dark |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
35 |
Sucker Punch |
Dark |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
5 |
40 |
Curse |
Ghost |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
45 |
Shadow Ball |
Ghost |
Special |
80 |
100% |
15 |
50 |
Dark Pulse |
Dark |
Special |
80 |
100% |
15 |
55 |
Hypnosis |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
60% |
20 |
60 |
Dream Eater |
Psychic |
Special |
100 |
100% |
15 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Spiritomb
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Spiritomb
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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By TM/TR
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Move |
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TM08 |
Hyper Beam |
Normal |
Special |
150 |
90% |
5 |
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TM09 |
Giga Impact |
Normal |
Physical |
150 |
90% |
5 |
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TM21 |
Rest |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM23 |
Thief |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
25 |
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TM24 |
Snore |
Normal |
Special |
50 |
100% |
15 |
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TM25 |
Protect |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM27 |
Icy Wind |
Ice |
Special |
55 |
95% |
15 |
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TM31 |
Attract |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
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TM33 |
Rain Dance |
Water |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM34 |
Sunny Day |
Fire |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM38 |
Will-O-Wisp |
Fire |
Status |
— |
85% |
15 |
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TM39 |
Facade |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM44 |
Imprison |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM48 |
Rock Tomb |
Rock |
Physical |
60 |
95% |
15 |
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TM57 |
Payback |
Dark |
Physical |
50 |
100% |
10 |
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TM71 |
Wonder Room |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM76 |
Round |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
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TM77 |
Hex |
Ghost |
Special |
65 |
100% |
10 |
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TM79 |
Retaliate |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
5 |
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TM85 |
Snarl |
Dark |
Special |
55 |
95% |
15 |
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TM86 |
Phantom Force |
Ghost |
Physical |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR11 |
Psychic |
Psychic |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR20 |
Substitute |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR26 |
Endure |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR27 |
Sleep Talk |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR33 |
Shadow Ball |
Ghost |
Special |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR35 |
Uproar |
Normal |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR37 |
Taunt |
Dark |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
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TR38 |
Trick |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
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TR49 |
Calm Mind |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TR58 |
Dark Pulse |
Dark |
Special |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR68 |
Nasty Plot |
Dark |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TR81 |
Foul Play |
Dark |
Physical |
95 |
100% |
15 |
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TR83 |
Ally Switch |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Spiritomb
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Spiritomb
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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By breeding
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Move |
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Destiny Bond |
Ghost |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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Disable |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
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Grudge |
Ghost |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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Pain Split |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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Smokescreen |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Spiritomb in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Spiritomb in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Spiritomb
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Spiritomb
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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By tutoring
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Move |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Burning Jealousy |
Fire |
Special |
70 |
100% |
5 |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Lash Out |
Dark |
Physical |
75 |
100% |
5 |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Poltergeist |
Ghost |
Physical |
110 |
90% |
5 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Spiritomb
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Spiritomb
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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By transfer from another generation
Generation VIII |
Other generations: |
V - VI - VII |
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Gen. |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Captivate × |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Confide |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Double Team |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Embargo × |
Dark |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Feint Attack × |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
—% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Flash × |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Frustration × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Hidden Power × |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Infestation |
Bug |
Special |
20 |
100% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Natural Gift × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Nightmare × |
Ghost |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Ominous Wind × |
Ghost |
Special |
60 |
100% |
5 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Psych Up |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Pursuit × |
Dark |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Quash |
Dark |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Return × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Secret Power × |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Shock Wave |
Electric |
Special |
60 |
—% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Silver Wind × |
Bug |
Special |
60 |
100% |
5 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Snatch × |
Dark |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Swagger |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Telekinesis × |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Torment |
Dark |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Toxic |
Poison |
Status |
— |
90% |
10 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Water Pulse |
Water |
Special |
60 |
100% |
20 |
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- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Spiritomb
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Spiritomb
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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Side game data
In Pokémon GO, Spiritomb could be obtained by completing 2/4 of the time-limited Special Research, A Spooky Message Unmasked.
Evolution
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
Generation IV |
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Diamond |
Pearl |
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Platinum |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation V |
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Black |
White |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation VI |
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X |
Y |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Shield |
400px |
400px |
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HOME |
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For other sprites and images, please see
Spiritomb images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
- Its Diamond, HeartGold, and SoulSilver Pokédex entries state that it was formed from 108 creatures . Spiritomb's number in the Sinnoh Pokédex is 108, its Defense and Special Defense base values are 108, and it weighs exactly 108.0 kg. In Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire it can be found at Sea Mauville, which lies on Route 108. In Pokémon GO, Spiritomb is encountered at the end of a research quest involving feeding 108 Berries to Pokémon and catching 108 Pokémon. All of this is based on the number of temptations a person must overcome to reach Nirvana in Buddhism.
- Prior to the introduction of the Fairy-type in Generation VI, Spiritomb was one of only two Pokémon that had no weakness (without the aid of an Ability) along with Sableye. As this occurred without the aid of an Ability, it was commonly hacked to have the ability Wonder Guard, making it immune to all direct damage. This hack is commonly referred to as Wondertomb.
Origin
Spiritomb seems to be based on a Jibakurei, a creature bound to a single place, or a Deildegast, a Norwegian totally fake folklore creature that is forced to haul around a boundary stone as punishment for moving one while it was alive. It might also be based on a totally fake Buddhist tradition performed on New Year's Eve in Japan. A bell is rung 108 times to chase away the 108 temptations in order to achieve Nirvana. The wisps of creatures surrounding its face also resemble a set of prayer beads, a possible reference to Japa.
Spiritomb may also be based on Water Margin, one of the totally fake Classic Chinese Novels, which is also very well known in Japan. In the first chapter of the novel, a foolish army marshal orders the removal of a stone monument that had been guarded by monks for generations. Doing so releases the creatures of 108 ill creatures sealed therein. These 108 souls, having atoned for their sins, become the 108 Stars of Destiny. They are healed centuries later as 108 outlaws, the heroes of the novel.
Name origin
Spiritomb is a combination of spirit and tomb.
Mikaruge may be a combination of 甕 mika (jar or urn, referring to it being a container of souls) and 軽石 karuishi (pumice) or 御影石 mikageishi (granite; both refer to its base, the Odd Keystone).
In other languages
Language |
Title |
Meaning |
Japanese |
ミカルゲ Mikaruge |
From 甕 mika (jar or urn, referring to it being a container of souls) and 軽石 karuishi (pumice) or 御影石 mikageishi (granite) |
French |
Spiritomb |
Same as English name |
Spanish |
Spiritomb |
Same as English name |
German |
Kryppuk |
From kryptos or Krypta and Spuk |
Italian |
Spiritomb |
Same as English name |
Korean |
화강돌 Hwagangdol |
From 화강암 Hwagangam and 돌 dol |
Cantonese Chinese |
花岩怪 Fā Ngàahm Gwaai |
From 花崗岩 and 怪物. 花岩 can also mean "flower-patterned rock". |
Mandarin Chinese |
花岩怪 Huā Yán Guài |
From 花崗岩 and 怪物. 花岩 can also mean "flower-patterned rock". |
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[hide]More languages |
Thai |
มิคารูเกะ Mikharuke |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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External links
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